Facilitation TrainingPresented by the League of Women Voters North County San DiegoSaturday, February 3rd, 2018Carlsbad Library1773 Dove Lane, Carlsbad 92011

The League’s Civil Engagement group will lead participants in learning how to bring people together in conversation on issues that affect our community.

The hands-on, small-group session will use the National Issues Forums Fall 2017 Issue Advisory, “What Should We Do About the Opioid Epidemic?” as a discussion guide to demonstrate how deliberation forums can assist people in moving from initial reactions to more reflective judgment.

The event is free and open to the public, however advance registration is required. Click HERE to register for the event.

The 6th annual Restoring Respect Conference was held April 18-19, 2017 at the University of San Diego’s Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice.

The 2-day conference featured a Plenary Program with former congressmen Mickey Edwards and Dan Glickman, moderated by Dr. Carolyn Lukensmeyer, Executive Director, National Institute for Civil Discourse ​and 28 panels and workshops.

A Public Voice 2016 May 5, 2016Beyond the passions, the public's judgment on issues were shared at this event at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Input from three San Diego forums on healthcare costs, along with hundreds of forums around the country were discussed.